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    PM 225 Basics
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    Know PictureMate Paper support (load photo paper here) Edge guides Screen Memory card light Memory card slots Output tray (catches printed photos) EXT. I/F port for external devices USB port for computer Handle Power inlet Optional battery cover Cartridge release lever Photo cartridge Cartridge
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    Contents Welcome 2 Prepare to Print 6 Choose Photos and Print 10 Do More With Your Photos 16 Print From an External Device 22 Print From a Computer 23 Replace Print Pack 28 Take PictureMate With You 32 Set PictureMate Preferences 34 Printer Care and Troubleshooting 37 Notices 47 Index 56
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    and Delete After you finish taking your photos, review them on your digital camera's screen. Delete the photos you don't want. 2. Print Insert your camera's memory card in PictureMate, choose your photos, and print. 3. Save To preserve your digital photo files (just like film negatives), save them
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    outlets, you can buy the optional PictureMate battery. (See your online User's Guide for detailed information.) If you have a Bluetooth®-enabled PDA, cell phone, or computer, you can send photos wirelessly to PictureMate for printing using the optional Epson® Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. (See
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    solve problems. The online User's Guide has detailed instructions for using PictureMate. (A shortcut to the User's Guide is installed from the CD.) 4 Where to Get a Print Pack and Accessories The PictureMate Print Pack has everything you need to print in one box: photo paper and a photo cartridge
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    PictureMate Buttons Turn PictureMate on or off Change the number of photos displayed Display optional settings menu Move through photos and menu options Stop printing or cancel settings Start printing 5
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    you print with PictureMate, you need to: ● Insert your memory card (below) ● Load paper (see page 6) When you finish printing, you can remove your memory card (see page 8). Inserting Your Memory Card 1 Move the handle to the back. Then open the top cover. 2 Raise and adjust the photo viewer screen
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    shown on the right. Insert just one card at a time. Note: PictureMate can't read multiple cards at once. 6 Push the card in carefully Do not remove a card while the memory card light is flashing; you may lose photos on your card. Top slot: Memory card light Bottom slot: SDTM (Secure Digital)
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    in the card and release it, then pull it straight out of the slot. Loading Paper Caution: Don't load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate. 1 Move the handle to the back. Then open the top cover and raise the photo viewer screen. Bottom slot: Push in and release the card release button so it
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    in a dry area to prevent curling. Note: When you need more paper, order a PictureMate Print Pack. See page 28 for more information. 4 Create a stack of up to 20 sheets of paper and separate the sheets slightly by fanning them. 5 Place your paper into the slot between the edge guides with the glossy
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    15. 10 Viewing Photos on PictureMate PictureMate's photo viewer screen makes it easy to select the photos you want to print. Blue lines indicate the area that will print Number of copies of this photo Total number of sheets to print Guide to available options Changing How Many Photos Display on the
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    print. See the online User's Guide for more information. Press the Display button to switch between one photo displayed with or without text, one photo with a "filmstrip" of 5 additional photos, or 6 photos. Responding to a Blank Screen (Power Saver) If you are not using PictureMate, the screen goes
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    inserting a card, press Menu. Total number of sheets Note: For more information about print settings, see page 16. 6 Press l or r to review your selected photos. If you change your mind, press the Stop/Clear button. 7 Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print to start printing. Tip
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    the layout or edit your photos, press Menu. See page 16 for instructions. 7 Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print to start printing. Note: If you are printing more than 20 photos, you will need to reload paper while printing. Load a maximum of 20 sheets at a time. When you see
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    to change any print settings from the defaults, press Menu. See page 16 for instructions. 3 Make sure you have enough paper loaded, then press Print. Viewing a Slideshow of Your Photos You can have PictureMate display all the photos on your memory card one by one. 1 After inserting a card, press
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    as the ink dries. During this time, the colors may look different than you expect. Displaying Your Photos ● To ensure photos will last as long as possible, display them under glass or in photo albums. ● Keep photos out of the sun to help prevent fading. Storing Unused Paper Return unused paper to
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    Choose from a variety of layouts (see page 17) ● Print a proof sheet (see page 18) ● Remove red eyes from your photos (see page 18) ● Fix photos that are too light or dark (see page 18) ● Adjust the amount of expansion and cropping for borderless printing (see page 20) ● Print in black-and-white or
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    with white borders or place several small photos on one sheet of paper, you can use the Layout menu 20 for instructions. 5 At the photo selection screen, press OK to select the current photo for printing. (See page 11.) To print two or more photos per sheet, select multiple copies or multiple photos
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    -eye problem. 18 2 Press Menu. 3 Press l or r to highlight Setup, then press OK. 4 Press l or r to highlight Advanced Settings, then press OK. 5 Press l or r to highlight Fix Red-Eye, then press OK. 6 Press l or r to highlight On, then press OK. Fixing Photos PictureMate lets you correct the color
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    then press OK. 3 Press l or r to highlight Enhance, then press OK. 4 Press l or r to select one of the following options: ● Fix Photo: This setting improves your photos' colors and increases contrast and sharpness. It may correct images that are too dark, too bright, or backlit. (This is the default
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    the color effect to one photo or all photos currently selected for printing. 1 Select a photo or photos to print black-and-white or sepia. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press l or r to highlight Basic Print Settings, then press OK. 4 Press l or r to highlight Color Effect, then press OK. You see this screen: 20
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    your camera allows you to add text to your photos, you can print the pictures along with the text. This setting is available for borderless photos only. 1 Select the photos that have text added by your camera. 2 make sure the Borderless Layout setting is selected. See page 17 for more information. 21
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    device (requires an optional Bluetooth Photo Print adapter; see the online User's Guide for information). Printing From a Digital Camera You can connect a digital camera that supports PictBridge printing to PictureMate and use the camera to control printing. (Check your camera manual to see if it
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    . See your online User's Guide for instructions. Periodically, it's a good idea to check Epson's support website at epson.com/support for free updates to your PictureMate printer software. Download instructions are posted for your convenience. Installing Software and Connecting PictureMate DO NOT
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    you see this screen, click Install. 2 Insert the PictureMate CD. 3 With Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, click the option Run SETUP.exe. When you see the User Account Control screen, click Continue. 5 Read the license agreement and click Accept. The software starts installing. 24
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    the other end to the USB port on the back of PictureMate. Note: PictureMate is automatically set as your default printer. If you have another printer, you can change this setting in the Windows Control Panel. 7 When you see the Bonus Software Installation screen, select the items you want and click
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    . 10 When you're done, remove the CD. Now you can print photos from your computer on PictureMate (see the online User's Guide for detailed instructions). Installing Software for Macintosh Before you start, make sure PictureMate is NOT connected to your Macintosh and does NOT have a memory card
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    right side of the screen to add PictureMate. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the rest of your software and register PictureMate. 11 When you're done, eject the CD. Now you can print photos from your Macintosh on PictureMate (see the online User's Guide for detailed instructions). 27
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    contents Glossy photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge Part number T5846 T5845-M Supported PictureMate models All PictureMate 200/ 300 Series models You can also buy a Print Pack and other PictureMate accessories from an Epson authorized
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    new one right away. Caution: Before you replace the cartridge, read the "Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions" on page 49. 1 Make sure PictureMate is on but not printing. 2 Open the cartridge door on the back of PictureMate. 3 Slide the cartridge lever left, to the Release position. Caution: Do not
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    water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after flushing, see a doctor immediately. Caution: Do not attempt to refill the photo cartridge. This could result in ink spills or other damage to PictureMate not covered by Epson's warranty. 5 Remove the new photo cartridge from its package. Don
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    will not be able to print. 8 Close the cartridge door all the way. Note: If the screen displays a Photo Cartridge low message, you should buy a new PictureMate Print Pack. See page 28 for details. Checking Photo Cartridge Status You can check the status of your Print Pack at any time. 1 Press
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    the paper support and output tray. 5 Unplug the power adapter and any connected USB cable or device. Place the power cable and adapter in the PictureMate accessory box. 6 Pack PictureMate in the box that it came in or the optional carrying case. Caution: Make sure the photo cartridge is installed
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    Optional Battery To buy the optional battery, check with your PictureMate retailer or go to www.MyPictureMate.com. See page 46 for more information on purchasing PictureMate supplies and accessories. With a fully charged battery, you can print about 100 photos. Note: See the online User's Guide for
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    screensaver that will appear after 3 minutes of inactivity (see page 35) ● Change PictureMate's language to French, Portuguese, or Spanish (see page 35) ● Make settings for Bluetooth printing (see your online User's Guide) ● Return the settings to their defaults (see page 35) Turning Print Preview
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    press OK. 5 Press l or r to choose Off or On, then press OK. Turning the Screensaver On or Off You can have PictureMate display a screensaver or slideshow of your photos after 3 minutes of inactivity. 1 Press Menu. 2 Press l or r to highlight Setup, then press OK. 3 Press l or r to highlight Display
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    3 Press l or r to highlight Restore Defaults, then press OK. You see this message: 4 Press l or r to select Yes or No, then press OK. 5 Press OK to exit. 36
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    Printer Care and Troubleshooting If you have problems with your PictureMate, or you want to improve print quality, read these sections: ● Cleaning the print head (on the right) ● Aligning the print head (on page 39) ● Cleaning Inside PictureMate (on page 40) ● Cleaning Outside PictureMate (on page
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    : 5 Select Yes, then press OK to clean the print head. Cleaning takes about 60 seconds. PictureMate makes some noise and you see an Auto Cleaning message. When cleaning is complete, PictureMate prompts you to load paper and print a nozzle check pattern. 6 Press Print. 7 Check the pattern to see if
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    "Print Quality Problems" on page 43. You can also turn off PictureMate and wait for at least 6 hours to let any dried ink to soften. Then lines running through them-you may need to align the print head. 1 Load paper in PictureMate so you can print the head alignment pattern. 2 Press Menu. 3 Press
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    look their best, you may need to use a "cleaning sheet" to clean inside the printer. Typically, this is done only if you notice lines of ink smearing on the front and back of your prints. Load several sheets of PictureMate paper. 1 Press Menu. 2 Press l or r to highlight Maintenance, then press
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    the paper feeder and output tray. 3 Clean the PictureMate exterior with a soft, damp cloth. 4 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the PictureMate photo viewer PictureMate. Printing and Operation Problems The On light and photo viewer screen don't turn on. ● Press the P On button to turn on PictureMate
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    your PictBridge-enabled camera or the optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter. To print photos stored on a USB thumb drive, first copy them to your computer. Then you can use PictureMate to print from your computer or copy the photos to a memory card. See the online User's Guide for instructions.
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    more than 40 pictures at a time. ● Photos with borders print faster than borderless photos. ● Turn off special features such as color effects and red-eye reduction. Software Installation Problems ● Follow the instructions beginning on page 23 to install your software. Don't connect PictureMate to
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    20. ● The print head may need cleaning. See page 37. ● The photo cartridge may be old or low. See page 28 to replace it. 44 ● Colors may change slightly after your print dries. Wait for 24 hours and check your photo again. ● Turn on the Fix Photo or P.I.M. setting. See page 18. Problems With Paper
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    the arrow on the edge guides. ● Don't load plain paper; this may damage PictureMate. ● Use only PictureMate photo paper or Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy or Semigloss. (See page 4.) ● Store paper flat to help prevent curling. Miscellaneous Printout Problems PictureMate prints blank pages. The
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    to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready: ● Product name (PictureMate Charm or PM 225
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    Before using your PictureMate, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use it safely and effectively (see the online User's Guide for additional safety instructions). ● Be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ● If you use the printer in places where
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    by yourself except as specifically explained in the printer's guides. Doing so may result in injury, electric shock, or fire. ● Unplug the printer and the AC adapter, remove the optional battery from the printer, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The
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    in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code §25249.5 and following.) Photo Cartridge Safety Instructions ● Keep photo cartridges out of the reach of children and do not drink the ink. ● Do not shake the photo cartridge after removing it from the bag; this can cause leakage
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    with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing, Canada) for warranty repair instructions and return authorization. An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether 50 the printer requires service. If service is needed, Epson
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    Epson has packaged the PictureMate Photo Cartridge with a quantity of 4 × 6 PictureMate Photo Paper, so that purchasing supplies for PictureMate is convenient and affordable. The number of sheets of photo paper in your PictureMate Print Pack is stated on the Print Pack's box. The photo ink cartridge
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    covers only end-user claims in the U.S. and Canada. It does not cover use of any non-Epson ink or paper, commercial use of the printer, or paper consumed by proofs or printing errors. This Satisfaction Guarantee also applies to the PictureMate Photo Cartridge and PictureMate Photo Paper which were
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    the initial cartridge and paper which were included in the box with your PictureMate printer, please submit: a) Fully completed PictureMate Print Pack Satisfaction Guarantee Form b) Copy of Original UPC code of PictureMate printer c) Copy of PictureMate printer receipt d) Remaining paper which was
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    with the instructions, may Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson
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    Matching, and the PRINT Image Matching logo are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and PictureMate Charm is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. SD is a trademark. SDHC is a trademark. Memory Stick
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    , 16 On, 23, 26, 32, 41, 47 C Cable power, 32 USB, 22, 23, 25, 27 Camera printing from, 22 printing text from, 21 selected photos (DPOF), 14 camera, 22 Care of photos, 15 Care of PictureMate, 37, 40 Case, optional, 32 CD Index layout, 17 CD, installing software from, 27 Charging, photo cartridge, 42
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    43 Color effects, 20 problems, 44 Computer connecting to PictureMate, 27 installing software on, 23, 27 software installation problems, 43 Copies, number of control panel, 12 Copies, number of, control panel, 11 Customizing PictureMate, 34 to 36 Cut-off photos, fixing, 20 D Date, printing photos by
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    , 43 Incorrect colors, 44 margins, 20, 45 Ink, see Photo cartridge Instructions, control panel, 16 Internet support, 46 J Jammed paper, 44 to 45 L Layout problems, 45 settings, 17 Lever, cartridge, 29, 30 License agreement, 24 Lights memory card, 7 to 8 On, 41, 47 Lines in photos, fixing, 37 to
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    , 8, 45 output tray, 32 storing, 15 support, 8, 32 Photo choosing, 10, 14 correction, 18 displaying, 15 DPOF, 14 fixing, 18 fixing cut off, 20 paper, 28 quality problems, 43 remove red eye, 18 slideshow, 14 storing, 15 viewing, 10, 14 Photo cartridge buying, 4, 28 door, 29 to 31 information, 51
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    , 11 to 14 speed, increasing, 43 60 Print head aligning, 39, 40 cleaning, 37 to 39, 43 PRINT Image Matching, 19 Print Pack buying, 4, 28 information, 51 to 53 replacing, 28 status, 31 Print quality problems, 43 Printing all photos, 12 black-and-white, 20 from camera, 22 from external device, 22
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    10 instructions on, 16 problems, 41 safety instructions, 50 using, 10, 40 Sepia, 20 Service, 46 Settings, default, 36 Several photos, selecting, 12 Slideshow, 14 Slow printing, 43 Smeared prints, 43 to 44 Software, installing, 23, 27, 43 Speed, increasing print, 43 Start Here sheet, 4 Storing paper
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    Support, technical, 46 T Technical support, 46 Troubleshooting, 37, 45 Turning printer on or off, 23, 26, 32, 41, 47 U USB cable, 22, 23, 25, 27 User's Guide, 4, 25 W Wallet-size photos, 17 Warranty, 50 to 51 Where to get help, 46 Windows, installing software for, 23 to 26 62
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    : Product Glossy photo paper (150 sheets) and photo cartridge Matte photo paper (100 sheets) and photo cartridge PictureMate rechargeable battery PictureMate carrying case Epson® Bluetooth® Photo Print Adapter Part Number T5846 T5845-M C12C831082 PMBAG06 C12C824383 You can also buy a Print Pack
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PM 225